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Abstract
A 7% portion of the world's greenhouse gas emissions come from the cement mill. Concrete relies on cement, one of its fundamental ingredients. For a more environmentally friendly alternative to Portland cement concrete, this study looks into geopolymer concrete (GPC) made from GGBS and fly ash, two industrial byproducts. We will combine GPC with solutions of sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate, then test it for mechanical properties with different amounts of GGBS and fly ash. Experimental specimens were cast and left to cure at room temperature for 7,14,28,56, and 112 days to assess the mechanical properties of the material. The research shown that the compressive, split tensile, and flexural strengths of the final material are enhanced when GGBS is added to the mixture. Even if the compressive strength drops with increasing fly ash content, the GPC stays robust. Gepolymer concrete, made from fly ash and GGBS, has the potential to increase sustainable construction practices while decreasing emissions of greenhouse gases. According to the results, GPC is a better option than traditional concrete when it comes to environmental impact, which helps achieve global sustainability goals.
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